Business Systems Analyst (Central Finance Solution Designer)

Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned expert in implementing SAP Central Finance suite of solutions for large companies, to function as a “Business System Analyst” in the Digital Finance Transformation Division of the Digital Finance Dept.

The Digital Finance Department (DFD) is responsible for the coordination, development, and management of information systems used in financial accounting, treasury, financial planning & forecasting, performance management and the entire suite of digital solutions for the Finance Business line. The department personnel are multidisciplinary professionals with key focus on Financial Applications functional experience and IT technical background.

The Digital Transformation Division is responsible for providing program management services for design, coordination of development, testing, and rollout of group finance solutions. Group finance solutions leverage tools, including but not limited to the following:

1. SAP Central Finance
2. S4/HANA Treasury Management (Cash Pooling, Central Payments etc)
3. S4/HANA Group Reporting & Advanced finance closing (AFC)
4. Intercompany Hub for matching & reconciliation (ICMR and/or Blackline)
5. Integrated Planning & Performance Management (SAP or non-SAP Planning solutions)

The Business System Analyst is expected to facilitate important business outcomes, such as acceleration of financial close, enable financial transparency at Group and affiliate level, drive corporate performance, and facilitate value realization with efficient cash management, by implementing SAP Central Finance, Group Reporting and other related solutions. The Analyst will deliver such outcomes through structured implementation of SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting suite of solutions by working with corporate stakeholders such as IT, facilitating affiliate integrations and providing continued support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Partner with business stakeholders to conduct scoping, develop design, coordinate development and testing, and manage the rollout of Group financial solutions leveraging SAP Central Finance, Group Reporting and related technical solutions.
2. Coordinate with affiliate organizations to ensure infrastructure readiness, integration requirements, troubleshooting and enablement of the affiliate data exchange with the Group system.
3. Assess requirements related to SAP Central Finance and Reporting; perform financial system landscape assessment; provide support for implementation.
4. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting modules, ensuring smooth transaction processing and data accuracy.
5. Implement CFIN mappings, configure Group reporting solution, configure and troubleshoot with Application Interface Framework (AIF), setup workflows, and manage master data by designing and utilizing SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
6. Analyze and resolve complex system issues, collaborating with the IT team for technical escalation if needed.
7. Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and consolidated financial statements according to local GAAP and IFRS standards.
8. Stay up-to-date on the latest SAP updates and best practices for Central Finance and Group Reporting.
9. Participate in system upgrades and implementation projects, providing expertise and ensuring smooth transitions.
10. Document processes and maintain user guides for efficient knowledge transfer within the team.
11. Communicate technical concepts and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
12. Maintain, support and optimize digital solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance or IT from a recognized and approved program. Possession of an advanced business degree (e.g. MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g. CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred but not required.

You will have six to eight years’ experience in the implementation of SAP based financial accounting systems, including at least four years’ experience in solutions related to SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting. You will have four years of experience, preferably at multiple companies.

You will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the various aspects of implementing financial accounting systems including articulation and measurement of benefits, evaluation of technical and execution options, critical success factors, and project risks.

You must have hands-on experience implementing SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting systems and will be able to analyze the financial accounting landscape and provide architectural options for implementing such solutions.